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Owner’s Record

Please complete and retain with your personal records.

Model Name	Serial/Style Number

Purchase Date	(Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.)

Distributor

Address

City

State	Zip

For Service

Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you.

Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number.

Contact your Distributor for:	Welding Supplies and Consumables
	Options and Accessories
	Personal Safety Equipment
	Service and Repair
	Replacement Parts
	Training (Schools, Videos, Books)
	Technical Manuals (Servicing Information
	and Parts)
	Circuit Diagrams
	Welding Process Handbooks
	To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit
	www.millerwelds.com or call 1-800-4-A-Miller

Contact the Delivering Carrier to:	File a claim for loss or damage during
	shipment.
	For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact
	your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s
	Transportation Department.
PRINTED IN USA	♥ 2007 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2007−01

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

An Illinois Tool Works Company

1635 West Spencer Street

Appleton, WI 54914 USA

International Headquarters−USA

USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-Attended

USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134

International FAX: 920-735-4125

European Headquarters −

United Kingdom

Phone: 44 (0) 1204-593493

FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066

www.MillerWelds.com

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Contents OM-217 455H File Engine DriveVisit our website at 2007−05−21From Miller to You Table of Contents 13-2 13-313-4 13-5Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsFumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsWelding Wire can cause injury HOT Parts can cause burns and injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryPrincipal Safety Standards California Proposition 65 WarningsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceSignification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Indique des instructions spécifiquesDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutProposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux− Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles Dimensions For Units With Optional Running GearDimensions − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorVehicle frame. Always connect a ground wire MountingInstalling Exhaust Pipe Connecting the Battery+ − Stop engine and let coolOverview And Engine Prestart Checks Engine Left Side Engine Right Side Starting engine for the first timeRun-in period first 100 hours Daily pre-start checksConnecting to Weld Output Terminals Correct InstallationWork Weld Output Terminal Tools Needed Do not placeSelecting Weld Cable Sizes Engine Control Switches Place switch in Run position to operate most MIG equipment− Operating the Welding Generator Do not use glow plugs longer than 20 secondsWeld Output Controls Typical Stick Welding Connections And Control Settings Typical Settings For 7018 1/8 ElectrodeStop engine Work Clamp Electrode HolderTypical MIG Welding Connections And Settings Set Weld Process Selector switch to Wire + Dcep positionSet Weld Process Selector switch to Wire + position Set Weld Process Selector switch to Wire − position DcenTools Needed 3/4 Work Not Used To Work Left Side View Generator Power Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentAt least once a month, run engine at To verify Gfci is working properlySimultaneous Weld And Power − Operating Optional Battery Charger Battery Charge ControlsDetermining Battery Charging Current Battery Charge Cable Connections Battery Charging Procedure MinutesStart Your Professional Welding Career Now − Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine MaintenanceMaintenance Label And Engine Maintenance Activities Stop engine and let cool Oil And Fuel804 197-A / Ref 803 111-A / 227 Cleaner or with dirty element. Engine Ment is not covered by the warrantyAir cleaner primary element can Damage when determining whetherAdjusting Engine Speed Adjusting Fuel Solenoid PositionStop screw is factory-set and should not be adjusted Checking Fuel SolenoidAdjusting Throttle Solenoid Checking Throttle Solenoid16 mm Check for non-bindingMaking Engine Speed Adjustments Adjusting Idle SpeedAdjusting Weld/Power Speed Overload Protection Component Panel Stop engineFuse F1 Supplementary Protector CB8Troubleshooting Tables Generator PowerWelding Trouble RemedyMaintenance Display Action Engine− Parts List Recommended Spare PartsRecommended Spare Parts Current transformer CT1, and throttle solenoid TS1− Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator228 719-B OM-217 455 231 607-B − RUN-IN and Wetstacking Run-In And Wetstacking− Performance Data Fuel Consumption CurvesUS Gal./Hr IdleGenerator Power Curve Duty CycleVolts AC Amperes At 120 VoltsStick Mode Volt-Ampere Curves DC Amps CC/AC Stick Mode AC VoltsAC Amps MIG Mode Volt-Ampere Curve DC Amps− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Use ground device as stated in electrical codes Amperes x Volts = WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Stick Welding Procedure Weld current starts when electrode touches work- piece− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingButt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Work like a Pro Service Your distributor also givesSupport To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit Miller Electric Mfg. 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